Both fighters have only fought once in 2007 and both competed during the month of April. Bustmante knocked out Ryuta Sakurai with a punch in the first round of their bout at DEEP’s 29th Impact while Takimoto submitted Zelg Galesic with a kimura at PRIDE 34.

Even though Takimoto is most likely the stronger fighter, Bustamante is technically sound and much more well-rounded than his opponent. I’m expecting this fight to go to the ground where Bustamante will score an early submission win.